For the past month, New York City has been inviting teenagers to participate in one of the biggest experiments in the country aimed at helping struggling adolescents: a program offering free online therapy to all residents ages 13 to 17. The city has entered a three-year, $26 million contract with Talkspace, one of the largest…
Jul 2, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) steals second as Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) waits for the throw at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images Randy Arozarena homered for the fourth time in the past three games and added a sacrifice fly as the Seattle…
Feb 13, 2025; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (39) tosses the baseball to first base during a spring training workout at the Miami Marlins player development & scouting complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Miami Marlins are expecting right-hander Eury Perez to make his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery…
Jun 22, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve (27) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The injury-depleted Houston Astros continued their surge up the American League standings over the weekend, setting up an intriguing six-game homestand that begins…
The Pittsburgh Pirates used to be winners, even if they lost that reputation long ago. From the time they joined the National League in 1887 through the 2006 season, the Pirates had the sixth-best winning percentage among franchises that were still active, according to Baseball-Reference. Only the Yankees, Giants, Dodgers, Red Sox and Guardians were…
May 10, 2025; Commerce City, Colorado, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Cristian Arango (9) (center) celebrates his goal with teammates in the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Inter Miami may possess the most electric player in Lionel Messi, but no MLS team finds the…
Jun 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8)is greeted by designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) after hitting a home run Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Ian Happ homered in each of the first two innings and the Chicago Cubs held on for…
Jun 20, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) hits a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Nick Kurtz continued his power show with a two-run homer and Jeffrey Springs pitched 7 1/3 strong innings to…
May 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Cole Sands (44) celebrates with Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) after a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Kody Clemens, a relative newcomer to Minnesota, smashed a three-run homer in the eighth inning as…
Jun 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) dribbles the ball against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images On a season-best five-game winning streak, the Phoenix Mercury will be out to continue their revival when they play host to the defending champion New York Liberty on…
